We present a new type of iterative decoders for low-density parity check (LDPC) codes that use simple Boolean functions for variable node processing and surpass the belief propagation decoders in the error floor region. We discuss the error performance, guaranteed error correction capability and speed and implementation complexity of these decoders as factors crucial for application that requir...

A tree structure model has been proposed for representing the unequal-area facility layout. Each facility has a different rectangular shape specified by its area and aspect ratio. In this layout problem, based on the assumption that the shop floor has enough space for laying out the facilities, no constraint is considered for a shop floor. Objectives are minimizing total part movement between f...

background: st. john’s wort (hypericum perforatum l.) is an important medicinal plant that has been widely used for its antidepressant properties. objective: in this study morphological characteristics variation of populations of h. perforatum were investigated. methods: in this study, different morphological characteristics of 25 h. perforatum populations in iran’s natural habitats were evalua...

The rural collective construction land (RCCL) market imperfections, as well informal regulations, may have contributed to high transaction costs. Well-functioning markets play an essential role in land-use revenue, efficiency, and allocation efficiency for the economic organization (RCEO). Therefore, specific patterns detailed rules rental sales market, respectively, make a contribution suitabl...

objective(s): previous studies showed that skeletal muscle microcirculation was reduced in chronic heart failure. the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of endurance training on capillary and arteriolar density of fast and slow twitch muscles in rats with chronic heart failure. materials and methods: four weeks after surgeries (left anterior descending (lad) artery occlusion), chr...

A biocompatible microemulsion system comprising of isopropyl myristate (IPM) as oil, tween 80 as a non-ionic surfactant and isobuthanol as co-surfactant was studied experimentally at 298.15 K. The pseudo-ternary phase diagram for the microemulsion system has been delineated at different surfactant to co-surfactant mass ratio of 1:1, 2.4:1 and 4:1. Some physico-chemical properties such as densit...

the aim of this study was to evaluate standard and safety indexes in tehran fitness gyms. the population consisted of state and private fitness clubs in tehran.  5 regions of tehran city were selected by cluster sampling method; then, 20 clubs from each region were selected by on non-random convenience sampling method, so a total of 100 fitness clubs were assessed. the aim of this study was app...

objective(s): previous studies showed that skeletal muscle microcirculation was reduced in chronic heart failure. the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of endurance training on capillary and arteriolar density of fast and slow twitch muscles in rats with chronic heart failure. materials and methods: four weeks after surgeries (left anterior descending (lad) artery occlusion), chr...